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'Objectionable' song sparks communal tension in Jharkhand
A devotional song with allegedly objectionable lyrics triggered communal tension in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Tuesday. The city administration invoked prohibitory orders and deployed heavy security on the streets to defuse tension after groups of Hindus and Muslims pelted stones at each other. Police said there was no damage to life or property in the clash.
Maneka intervenes as woman complains of cop's victim shaming
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has intervened after a woman sought her help over her minor sister being 'victim-shamed' by a cop in Rajasthan. The minor was allegedly harassed by an unknown person who threatened to upload her morphed nude photo online. However, an officer allegedly tried to influence the minor's father to stop her from using cellphones and social media.
Malaysia seizes rhino horns worth over ₹20 crore at airport
Malaysian officials have seized 18 rhino horns worth $3.1 million (over ₹20 crore) which were flown into the country from Mozambique. The horns, which were declared as 'objects of art' using false documents, were found in wooden crates after officials received a tip-off. Notably, Malaysia is a major transit point for trade in endangered species to other Asian countries.
Ugandan academic charged for criticising President on FB
Uganda has charged a university research fellow with a cyber harassment offense on Monday after she repeatedly posted criticism of President Yoweri Museveni and his wife on Facebook. The research fellow called Museveni "a pair of buttocks" and his wife "empty-brained" in a post on her Facebook page. The university where she works has started the process to fire her.
Who is Jamini Roy, artist honoured with Google Doodle?
Indian painter Jamini Roy, born in West Bengal, is known as one of India's leading modern artists of the 20th century. Roy, who reportedly made about 20,000 paintings, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954. Google Doodle honoured Jamini Roy on Tuesday with a doodle inspired by his 'Black Horse' painting, on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary.
I'd love to make Mahabharat film but don't have budget: SRK
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he would love to make a film on the Indian epic Mahabharat but he does not think he has the budget for it. "You don't take up a subject like the Mahabharat and make it any less. It should be on the scale of a Baahubali or an even larger one," added SRK.
Women who speak on harassment at work courageous: Kangana
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that women who speak up about workplace sexual harassment are courageous and shouldn't be shamed. Kangana said this when asked to comment on sexual harassment charges against Vikas Bahl, director of her 2014 film 'Queen'. She added, "There may be another side to the story and there will be authorities who'll decide what is right."nn
Boeing could save ₹20 crore per plane with 3D printed parts
Boeing will be able to save up to $3 million (about ₹20 crore) on the cost of each plane by using 3D printed titanium parts, Norwegian company Norsk Titanium has said. Norsk Titanium has been hired by Boeing to print four structural titanium parts for its 787 Dreamliner. Boeing typically builds 144 Dreamliners in a year.
Man makes gaming console inside box of mint candy
A YouTuber called Sudomod has designed a fully-functioning gaming device inside a box of Altoids mint candy using a Raspberry Pi microcomputer. The WiFi-enabled console has 3D printed parts, an integrated hinge that holds the screen up, and a USB sound card. It runs RetroPie operating system and can be used to play games like Donkey Kong.
Ethical hacker startup Synack raises ₹137cr led by Microsoft
Cybersecurity startup Synack, which offers hackers for hire to companies, has raised ₹137 crore in Series C funding round led by Microsoft. Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Singtel Innov8, and existing investor Google Ventures also participated. Synack was founded by former employees of US' National Security Agency (NSA) after they noticed that "hackers were coming through all the defenses."
EC should cancel elections in Kashmir for two years: Swamy
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said, "With the ruckus that is happening in Kashmir, the EC should cancel the elections for at least two years so that peace prevails and violence issues are sorted out." "The government should send 10,000 soldiers with lots of arms, ammunitions, and money, so they can maintain law and order in Kashmir," he added.
UP meat sellers protest outside PM's office in Varanasi
Amid a crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses, Uttar Pradesh meat sellers protested outside PM Narendra Modi's public relations office in Varanasi on Tuesday. "Earning livelihood by choice is our right. Hundreds of meat sellers have been rendered jobless ever since the crackdown...started," a protestor said. The protestors also demanded that the modernisation of slaughterhouses should be expedited.
Jadhav can appeal against death sentence within 60 days: Pak
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death on charges of espionage, has a right to appeal against his sentence within 60 days. Dismissing Indian concerns that proper legal process was not observed in the trial, Asif added, "There was nothing in the [legal] proceedings that was against the law."
Govt rejects RTI seeking info on CBI chief's appointment
The Centre has rejected an RTI query seeking details about the appointment of Alok Verma as the CBI chief. The government said the appointment was done by Appointments Committee of Cabinet and information related to it is exempted under the RTI law. Verma had been serving as the Delhi Police chief when he was elevated to the CBI Director's post.
CBI begins money laundering inquiry against AAP minister
The CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering against him. It is alleged that Jain had laundered money to the tune of ₹4.63 crore when he had been a public servant during 2015-16 through three firms. The matter was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department.
West African migrants being 'sold in Libyan slave markets'
West African migrants are being bought and sold in 'public slave markets' across Libya, the UN International Organisation for Migration said quoting survivors. Libya is a departure point for refugees from Africa trying to take boats across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. However, the country has descended into violence since its autocratic leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011.
UAE firm fires Indian on sending journalist abusive messages
United Arab Emirates-based firm Alpha Paint has issued a termination order against an Indian employee for sending sexually explicit and abusive messages to journalist Rana Ayyub on Facebook. The firm apologised to Ayyub, after a probe against the man proved that the allegations were true. The man's visa was cancelled and a deportation order has also been issued.
N Korea 'ready for war' with the United States
North Korea has denounced USA's deployment of a naval strike group to the region, and warned it is ready for "war". "We will hold the US...accountable for the catastrophic consequences to be entailed by its outrageous actions," North Korean officials said. Earlier, Trump had threatened unilateral action against North Korea if China fails to help curb its neighbour's nuclear ambitions.
Shoe size US 10, writes Sunil Grover on pic showing his shoe
Comedian Sunil Grover has posted a picture on his Instagram showing the sole of his shoe along with the caption, 'Shoe size US 10'. This post comes amid his ongoing row with Kapil Sharma, whose show he was a part of. Notably, Kapil reportedly hurled a slipper at Sunil during a fight when they were onboard a flight.
Vidyut will run away if Tiger challenges him for fight: RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma tweeted that actor Vidyut Jammwal will run away if Tiger Shroff challenges him for a "hand to hand, kick to kick fight in real". "Am super sure that @VidyutJammwal will never have the guts to take on @iTIGERSHROFF's challenge," he added. RGV later said to Vidyut, "Jokes apart you are the greatest on-screen fighter".
Aamir is papa type on set, never saw him scold anyone: Sanya
Actress Sanya Malhotra, who played Babita Phogat in the 2016 film 'Dangal', has said that actor Aamir Khan is very papa type (father-like) on sets. She added, "He is someone who can never scold anyone. He is so humble, calm and simple." Sanya further said that Aamir is the coolest boss one can ever work with.
Festival in Goa helps make beach wheelchair friendly
A wheelchair accessible beach festival was recently held at the Candolim beach in Goa. The beach was covered with ramps by volunteers to make it wheelchair friendly and activities such as wheelchair cricket, beach bowling, and wheelchair dancing were also organised. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about making at least one beach in Goa easily accessible for the differently-abled.
De Villiers is scariest player on the planet: Allan Donald
Former South African fast bowler Allan Donald has called compatriot AB de Villiers as the 'most scariest player on the planet' after his 89-run knock off 46 balls during RCB's eight-wicket defeat against Kings XI Punjab on Monday. De Villiers, who has returned from an injury, hit nine sixes in his innings, out of which two went outside the stadium.
J&K NC leader supports death sentence to Jadhav by Pakistan
National Conference (NC) leader Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday supported Pakistan on the issue of awarding death sentence to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, saying that it is not correct for India to point fingers at another nation's legal proceedings. "Pakistan has obeyed the law. Not correct for India to point fingers, being the largest democracy," Kamal stated.
Darjeeling protests making of tourist lodge at Tiger Hill
The residents of Darjeeling and students of Sikkim University are protesting against the West Bengal government's decision of constructing a tourist hub at Tiger Hill. The protesters claim that the construction work is a direct violation of the green norms which will disturb the natural beauty of the place and affect endangered plants and animals in the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.
India SC lawyer to move Pak apex court for Jadhav
Jammu and Kashmir politician and Indian Supreme Court lawyer Bhim Singh on Tuesday said he would move a petition in Pakistan's apex court against Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence. "The judiciary in Pakistan, especially the Supreme Court...is highly judicious and justice shall be done," he added. Singh has reportedly filed several petitions against human rights violations in Pakistan earlier.
Police stations in Kerala grow organic vegetables
Many police stations in Kerala are growing organic vegetables on their plots, as part of the government's 'Haritha Keralam' initiative. Police personnel at the Mulavukavu police station reportedly grew vegetables of 27 different varieties on the land adjacent to the station. The produce from one of the stations was sold and the amount was donated for treatment of underprivileged patients. nn
Russia, US mull embargo on ISIS captured territories
The United States and Russia are planning to have a joint draft resolution imposing a trade embargo on the territories controlled by the Islamic State, Russian diplomat Dmitry Feoktistov has said. However, it would be difficult to impose any restrictive measures as the size and the borders controlled by the terrorist group has been constantly changing, Feoktistov added.
Rising sea levels may submerge Trump's Florida properties
Environmental experts have estimated that the rising sea levels might submerge US President Donald Trump's properties in Florida by the end of the century. Data from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that Trump's properties would be partially submerged if sea levels rose by three feet. Notably, Trump once said that climate change was a "hoax" invented by the Chinese.
7 killed as car park collapses in Mexico City
At least seven people were killed and around 10 others were injured on Monday after a partially-built car park collapsed in Mexico City. Preliminary investigations suggest that a concrete beam which workers were attempting to place in the structure hit a pillar, causing three storeys to collapse. However, the authorities are investigating if the construction company was responsible.
French migrant camp burnt as Kurdish-Afghan factions fight
Ten people were injured late on Monday as a migrant camp which housed around 1,500 people near Dunkirk in France was burnt after a knife fight broke out among its Afghan and Kurdish inhabitants, according to reports. A large number of migrants and refugees, including unaccompanied children, have been left homeless, according to an aid agency.
Bandra Kurla Complex to be bullet train's 1st station
The Maharashtra government has agreed to provide land at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for the first underground station of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train. The train would start underground from BKC, travel 21 km in a tunnel passing through the sea, and emerge over the ground at Thane. It would have 12 stations, eight in Gujarat and remaining in Maharashtra.
EC orders re-polls at 38 polling stations in Srinagar
The Election Commission on Tuesday announced re-polling at 38 poll stations in the Srinagar parliamentary constituency on April 13. The Lok Sabha constituency, where by-polls were held on Sunday, had witnessed a large-scale violence wherein eight civilians died and only 6.5% voter turnout was recorded. Earlier on Monday, the EC had deferred by-polls in Anantnag constituency to May 25.
Madhya Pradesh bans polythene bags from May 1
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday imposed a ban on using polythene carry bags in the state with effect from May 1. "The cows eat polythene/plastic bags, which leads to their death. Banning of polythene use will protect their lives. Besides, the plastic/polythene bags are also harmful for the environment," state's Public Relations Department Minister Narottam Mishra said.
'World's littlest skyscraper' is only 40 feet tall
The 40-feet-tall Newby-McMahon building in Texas, US is known as the world's littlest skyscraper. When a petroleum reservoir was discovered near the location in 1912, plans were announced to build a high-rise building to accommodate new settlers. The 'skyscraper' was built as per the blueprint that stated that it would be 480 inches tall, which people mistook as 480 feet.
Teachers were once paid in vodka in Russia
Teachers in part of Siberia, Russia were paid in vodka in September 1998, as the authorities had no money to meet their wages bill. More than 8,000 teachers were given 15 bottles each, as they reportedly had not been paid their salaries since February or March. Reportedly, authorities had earlier offered to pay in vegetables, toilet paper and funeral accessories.
Why are engagement rings worn on the left hand?
According to a theory, the tradition of wearing engagement rings on the left hand is traced to Ancient Romans who believed 'vein of love' ran from fourth left finger to the heart. It is however not scientifically proven. Another theory states as most people are right-handed, rings are placed on one of the least used fingers of the left hand.
Salman Khan dubs for Hanuman in animated film
Actor Salman Khan took to Twitter to shares the motion poster of animated film 'Hanuman Da Damdaar'. Salman has voiced the grown-up Hanuman in the film. Other actors whose voices will feature include Makarand Deshpande, Raveena Tandon and Kunal Kemmu. Written and directed by Ruchi Narain, it is scheduled to release on May 19.nn
Rakhi Sawant seeks anticipatory bail in Valmiki remark case
Rakhi Sawant has sought an anticipatory bail in connection with a case of allegedly making objectionable remarks against sage Valmiki. Sawant's lawyer informed the court that Rakhi never spoke against sage Valmiki, adding she has given an unconditional apology for the same. An arrest warrant was issued by the Ludhiana court against the actress on April 9 for her remark.
Google shares methodology to prove it doesn't underpay women
Google has published the methodology it uses to determine employees' pay in an attempt to prove it doesn't underpay female workers. Google claims its "blind to gender" salary calculations are based on “role, job level, location as well as current and recent performance ratings.” This comes after US govt claimed it found “systemic compensation disparities against women" across Google's workforce.
Cong leaders raise 'Indian democracy murdabad' slogan in J&K
Local leaders of Congress and National Conference, which are the main opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly raised slogans like "Indian democracy murdabad" (death to Indian democracy) outside the District Collectorate office in Anantnag. The party workers were protesting against the postponement of Lok Sabha by-elections in Anantnag by over a month to May 25 from April 12.
Karnataka has drinking water to last only till June 15
Karnataka Water Resources Minister MB Patil has said that the state has just enough water for drinking purposes till June 15. Patil also urged the people of Karnataka to use water judiciously. The state has been reeling under a severe drought for the past three years and available live storage in the state's reservoirs has reached an all-time low.
Over 400 blasts reported in India in 2016: Govt
As many as 406 blasts were reported in India last year wherein 118 people were killed, according to government data. Of these blasts, 337 were Improvised Explosive Device explosions and 69 were explosive ordnance blast incidents, Union Minister Gangaram Ahir said. It is not indicative that India witnessed the maximum bombings in the world in the year 2016, Ahir added.
Death penalties in India increased by 81% in 2016: Study
India has registered an 81% increase in death sentences imposed in 2016 as compared to 2015, an Amnesty International study has claimed. India awarded 136 death penalties in 2016 as compared to 75 a year before, it added. However, India did not witness even a single execution in the last year, although over 400 prisoners were on death row.
Terror incidents in J&K down by 20% after surgical strikes
Terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have come down by around 20% after Indian Army's surgical strikes in PoK last year, according to the data provided by the government in the Lok Sabha. 193 terrorist incidents took place between April 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016, while 155 such incidents were reported between October 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017.
China remains world's biggest executioner: Amnesty
China has remained the world's biggest executioner, however, the true extent of the use of the death penalty in China is unknown as this data is considered a state secret, human rights organisation Amnesty International said. The rest of the countries reportedly accounted for at least 1,032 executions last year. Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Pakistan were other top executioners.
G7 rejects calls for sanctions on Russia
The G7 group of nations has rejected UK and US' calls for sanctions against Russia over its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The group said Russia must not be "pushed into a corner" over Syria. However, the group said that there must be an investigation into last week's chemical attack in Syria which was blamed on the Assad regime.
North Korean ships head home after China rejects coal
A fleet of North Korean cargo ships laden with coal has turned back to its home port after China issued an official order on April 7 directing its trading companies to refuse the shipments. This comes after China made an initial announcement in February banning all imports of North Korean coal over its repeated missile tests despite international criticism.
Stockholm attack suspect admits terrorist crime
Uzbekistan-born Rakhmat Akilov, the main suspect in the truck attack in Sweden's Stockholm that killed four people and injured 15 others, has admitted to committing a terrorist crime, his lawyer has said. Akilov, who reportedly left behind a wife and four children in Uzbekistan in order to earn money to send home, had been denied permanent residency in Sweden.
Prove all frozen desserts made from vanaspati: HUL to Amul
Hindustan Unilever, the maker of Kwality Wall's frozen desserts, said Amul cannot allege that frozen desserts use hydrogenated vegetable oil or vanaspati, unless it can show all frozen dessert manufacturers use it as an ingredient. HUL has sued Amul over its advertisements that emphasise the difference between ice-creams and frozen desserts. HUL said it "harmed" the Kwality Wall's brand.
Mind your language young lady, tweets Rishi to Pak woman
Actor Rishi Kapoor, while responding to a Pakistani woman, tweeted, "Mind your language young lady!" The woman in a tweet directed at Rishi wrote, "How f**k**g ignorant is this person?" This was her reaction to the actor's tweet, "Sorry India.Tried to broker peace via actors,films,sports etc..with Pakistan, but they just want hatred,so be it! Taali do haath se bajti hai!"
Willing to be Arjun's other half, better half: Ranveer
Actor Ranveer Singh has tweeted that he is willing to be his friend Arjun Kapoor's "other half..the better half!" This was Ranveer's response after watching the trailer of Arjun's upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend'. Arjun called Ranveer his brother and further tweeted, "U are and will always be my full and final!!!"
Kerala man claims he killed family to detach soul from body
A man arrested for allegedly murdering four family members in Thiruvananthapuram has reportedly told the police that he was working on "an experiment to detach human souls from their bodies". The police claimed that the 30-year-old man suffers from bipolar disorder. He did not hesitate in admitting the crime, maintaining that it was an experiment in astral projection, it added.
Pride Parade held in Lucknow for the first time
Lucknow held its first LGBTIQA Pride Parade on Sunday, which saw the participation of nearly 300 people. The organiser of the parade said that many family members also joined the parade in support. People from different cities including Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Jaipur were also a part of the parade.
Pak armed forces ready to respond to threats: Nawaz Sharif
In his first statement after Pakistan announced death sentence to former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said their armed forces are fully capable of responding to any threat. The statement came hours after India's Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj warned Islamabad not to go ahead with the death sentence.
UP govt orders 18-hour power supply in villages
The UP Cabinet has decided that villages in the state will get 18-hour power supply, Power Minister Shrikant Sharma said. In the second Cabinet meet, Yogi Adityanath also ordered 24-hour power supply in district headquarters, 20-hour at tehsil level and in Bundelkhand region besides deciding to ink a pact with the Centre to ensure electricity in all villages by 2019.
Pope opens free laundry for homeless people
Pope Francis has opened a free launderette in Rome, which provides detergent, irons and tumble dryers, as part of an initiative to help the poor. Showers, a barber shop and a medical centre will be added in the coming months. Free clothes will also be offered to the homeless people under the initiative. nn
Starbucks gives health insurance to parents of Chinese staff
Coffee giant Starbucks has said it will provide its Chinese workers with health insurance that extends coverage to their parents. The offering may be used by more than 10,000 people to treat cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. The programme addresses a need of an ageing population dealing with increasing rates of major diseases from cancer to heart ailments.
British DJ Paul Oakenfold performs concert at Mount Everest
British DJ Paul Oakenfold on Tuesday performed a concert at the base camp (5,380 metres) of the world's highest peak Mount Everest. The gig is part of a series aimed to introduce people to electronic dance music and raise awareness about effects of global warming. Oakenfold has claimed that he had no trekking experience before he set out for Everest.n
Government announces issuance of PAN and TAN in one day
The government has announced that the Central Board of Direct Taxes has tied up with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to issue Permanent Account Number and Tax Deduction Account Number in a day. This has been done to improve the ease of doing business. The CBDT has also introduced electronic PAN cards which will be sent by email to applicants.
Those expressing concerns on GST are tax evaders: Adi Godrej
Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej has said that people expressing concerns over GST and calling for postponement of its implementation are mainly tax evaders. He further termed suggestions about GST roll out being pushed to October as "ridiculous". "Everybody has plenty of time to prepare...I saw the statement by P Chidambaram...But I think it will be ridiculous," Godrej stated.
Apple Co-founder hand-built all Apple I computers
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak is known to have hand-built all of the 200 units of Apple I computers. Wozniak sold his HP 65 calculator and Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen van to buy material for the motherboards for first 50 computers. The Apple I computer, which was the first product of the company, was released on April 11, 1976.
Stayzilla Founder Yogendra Vasupal granted conditional bail
Stayzilla Co-founder Yogendra Vasupal on Tuesday received conditional bail by the Madras High Court after it was denied twice. He has been ordered to deposit ₹40 lakh with the court as surety and to appear before the investigating officer at 10 am every day until further orders. Vasupal was arrested in March over unpaid dues against Stayzilla client Jigsaw Solutions.
Flipkart must grow with careful cost considerations: Binny
After announcing to have raised $1.4 billion in India's largest funding round and acquisition of eBay's India operations, Flipkart Co-founder Binny Bansal in an e-mail to employees said, "The business must grow with careful considerations to costs''. Stating that the online retail market has a potential of $100 billion, Bansal said Flipkart has just scratched the market's surface so far.
NASA spacecraft reveals Mars has metal in its atmosphere
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has found that Mars has electrically charged metal atoms (ions) including iron, magnesium and sodium ions, high in its atmosphere. The electrical charge is believed to have been formed after high-speed meteoroids entered Mars' atmosphere. The finding will help infer motion in the Martian ionosphere alongside understanding how the planet lost most of its air and atmosphere.
Pak High Commissioner calls Kulbhushan Jadhav a terrorist
Amid India's opposition to the death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav, Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit called him a terrorist. "When a terrorist himself has accepted he was a spy, the Indian Government is having issues. We haven't done anything wrong in giving the sentence," he asserted. India, however, claimed that there was no evidence of wrongdoing against Jadhav.
Gujarat govt to promote cow-based startups in the state
The BJP-led Gujarat government is planning to promote cow-based startups in the state. These will include activities ranging from cow rearing to sale of products like milk, ghee, gau mutra, among others. "There is huge scope for cow rearing and making cow-based products commercially successful, thus providing jobs to thousands of people," Vallabh Kathiriya, Chairman of Gau Seva Aayog said.
Bengaluru man fakes his abduction to skip work
A 21-year-old Bengaluru man faked his abduction on Friday to skip work and informed his uncle that four men stuffed him in a car. The police couldn't track him as his phone was switched off. Next day, he called his uncle saying he was safe, following which the police tracked him, counselled him and let him off with a warning.
Twitter users react to Ludacris' fake abs in new music video
Reacting to singer Ludacris' fake six-pack abs in his new music video, a user tweeted, "Wtf is Ludacris doing on my screen with computerised abs? I am uncomfy". "Ludicrous indeed... Did you really photoshop you a chest and some abs?" read another tweet. Another user wrote, "Are we just gonna ignore Ludacris thought Bat suit abs were gonna go unnoticed?"
Guinness attempt for highest bike ride blocked by police
A Cuban cyclist's Guinness World Record attempt for riding the tallest bike was blocked by the police because he did not have the necessary permissions. The cyclist, Felix Guirola, was attempting the record on his 7.5-metre-tall bike in front of Guinness officials and spectators. A cyclist who rode a 6.5-metre-tall bike holds the current Guinness World Record.
UP hotel gets saffron menu 'inspired' by Yogi Adityanath
The SSJ International Hotel in Lucknow has introduced a new vegetarian menu inspired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which includes saffron and orange-coloured dishes like paneer tikka and pineapple tarts. Its owner, Surendra Kumar Jaiswal said the "new menu reflects the combination of different flavours, yet these bear the hallmark of simplicity just like the Chief Minister."
Jimmy Kimmel slams United Airlines for dragging passenger
American television host Jimmy Kimmel has slammed United Airlines after a video showing a passenger being dragged down the aisle by security officers has surfaced online. "I've been to a hundred games and stadiums with 50,000 seats, they never sell the same seat two times to one person, but for some reason, airlines cannot figure this out," said Kimmel.
Salman buys house for rumoured girlfriend Iulia: Reports
According to reports, actor Salman Khan has bought a house in Mumbai for his reported girlfriend Iulia Vantur. The rumoured couple had reportedly been on a hunt for a place in Mumbai for a year. Earlier, there have been reports that said Salman will move out of his house to stay with Iulia.
Floyd Mayweather's Bugatti Veyron up for sale for ₹25 crore
Retired undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather's 2015 Bugatti Veyron has been put up for sale on eBay for $3.9 million (₹25 crore) by a luxury car reseller. Mayweather had sold the car to Luxury Auto Collection, who are looking to sell it further. The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, which has only 150 models worldwide, has a top speed of 408 km/h.
Boxer lands punch then taunts rival with bullfighter gesture
Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko taunted opponent Jason Sosa with a Spanish matador's action in which the matador attracts a bull to charge by moving a red cloth, after repeatedly punching him in their WCB title bout. Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, won the title fight after registering a ninth-round technical knockout.
Federer, Murray play tennis match on floating river raft
Roger Federer and Andy Murray played a tennis match on a floating raft on the river Limmat in Zurich, Switzerland, to raise money for charity. Federer defeated the world number one 6-3, 7-6, with the proceeds going to Federer's foundation to promote children's education in Africa. The two will play a reverse fixture in Glasgow in November.
Trump backs USA for joint 2026 WC bid with Canada, Mexico
US President Donald Trump has reportedly encouraged the nation's bid to jointly host the 2026 Football World Cup along with Canada and Mexico. The bidding process is expected to begin later this year and is expected to be finalised by 2020. Sixty of the 80 matches would be hosted in the US, while Mexico and Canada would host 10 each.
Brock Lesnar tops Forbes' highest paid WWE wrestlers' list
WWE's wrestler Brock Lesnar, who earned over ₹77 crore in the past year, has topped Forbes' list of the highest paid WWE wrestlers. John Cena occupied the second spot on the list with roughly ₹51 crore in earnings. The Undertaker, who has reportedly retired from WWE, was on the 8th spot with around ₹12 crore in earnings.
Players fight on pitch after goalkeeper kicks ball at fans
Players fought on the pitch during a match in a Brazilian football league, after the away team's goalkeeper provoked the home fans. Atletico Paranaense was playing Parana at the latter's home ground, when Atletico's keeper kicked the ball towards the home fans at the end of the match. Parana's players then attacked the keeper, with other players also getting involved.
Researchers successfully guess password by way phone is held
Researchers at Newcastle University have demonstrated how smartphone passwords and PINs can be stolen by the way devices are held while typing the information. The researchers achieved 70% accuracy to guess 4-digit PINs in first attempt and 100% accuracy in five tries. The hack makes use of sensors like gyroscopes which are built into most smartphones.
Blaming politicians now a fashion: Shiv Sena on Gaikwad row
Referring to the recent Ravindra Gaikwad-Air India row, Shiv Sena on Tuesday said it has now become a fashion to hold politicians responsible for everything. "It was surprising that the media gave so much importance to the Gaikwad episode which made even infiltrations from Pakistan look bleak," the party stated in its mouthpiece 'Saamana'.
Andhra to introduce mother worship in all govt schools
'Ammaku Vandanam', a programme to pay tribute to mothers would be introduced in government schools in Andhra Pradesh from this year, officials have said. Under this programme, students will take the blessings of their mother and also wash their feet. According to the order, mothers would be invited to the schools on a specific day every year for the function.
Golgappa vendor stabbed 18 times for refusing to serve
A golgappa seller in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area was killed on Sunday by five people who stabbed him 18 times after he refused to serve them. The police have held all the five accused, including two juveniles, and said that they have confessed to the crime. The accused told the police that they were drunk and got enraged over refusal.
Tharoor helps Swaraj write Parliament resolution on Jadhav
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday sought Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's help to draft a Parliament resolution condemning the death sentence awarded to Kulbhushan Jadhav by Pakistan. The Congress MP took permission from the party's floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who allowed him to assist Swaraj. "This is a matter that affects us all," Tharoor said.
Chinese official demoted for not smoking near Muslim leaders
China has demoted Communist party official Jelil Matniyaz in the Uygur Muslim majority-Xinjiang province for not "daring" to smoke in front of local religious leaders, said a notice posted online. An official added, "his behaviour of not daring to smoke conforms with extreme religious thought... As a party chief, he should lead the fight against extreme religious thought."
Missile attack destroyed 20% of Syrian jets: US
United States Secretary of Defence James Mattis has revealed that the country's missile strikes on Syria's Shayrat airbase destroyed 20% of its working fighter jets. "The Syrian government has lost the ability to refuel or re-arm aircraft at Shayrat airfield," Mattis said. He further said that the "Syrian government would be ill-advised ever again to use chemical weapons".
I really wanted to be a lawyer, says Arnab Goswami
Renowned TV journalist Arnab Goswami in an interview has said, "I really wanted to be a lawyer." He further said his new media venture, Republic TV, is "not a channel but a movement". Goswami further noted that there is nothing wrong in taking sides and being opinionated when it comes to issues like corruption, terrorism, and communal problems.
Why was Apple's first computer sold for $666.66?
Apple I, Apple's first computer, was sold for $666.66 when it was released, as the company's Co-founder Steve Wozniak "liked repeating digits". Additionally, a one-third markup on the $500 wholesale price came to be around $666. According to reports, 66 cents were further added to make it an "eye-catcher price" for advertisements and promotions.
Unused Mercedes up for sale after owner lost keys 20 yrs ago
A 'new' 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has been put on auction in Britain after the owner did not use the car for 20 years after losing the keys. The owner only drove the car for about 120 km before misplacing its keys. The car is expected to fetch ₹44 lakh, which is 10 times more than regularly used 1996 SL500 cars.
Arrest warrant issued against Kejriwal in a defamation case
An Assam court has issued an arrest warrant against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after he failed to appear before it in connection with a defamation case concerning his tweet on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The case is related to Kejriwal's tweet that said, "Modi has studied up to class 12. His degrees after that are fake."
Bengaluru's Ninjacart raises ₹35.5 crore from Accel, others
Bengaluru-based B2B agri-marketing platform Ninjacart, has raised about ₹35.5 crore ($5.5 million) in a funding round led by Accel Partners and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani’s NRJN Trust. Japanese investor Mistletoe, Qualcomm Ventures, and M&S Partners also participated in the round. Ninjacart connects farmers to grocery stores, supermarkets, and restaurants that buy fruits and vegetables.
India must declare Balochistan independent: Swamy
In response to Pakistan's death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday called on the Centre to declare Balochistan as an independent country. "There are enough Balochis in Delhi...to form a government in exile...Pakistan will end up in four pieces," he asserted. Notably, Jadhav was accused of trying to create disturbance in Balochistan.
India is the guru, Tibetans are disciples: Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama said that historically the Indians and Tibetans have had a long, enduring relationship as teachers (gurus) and disciples (chelas). "We are not only chelas but quite reliable chelas," he added. The Dalai Lama, who was on a nine-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh, has traveled to the Indian state on six earlier occasions since 1983.
BSF seizes fake notes worth ₹7 lakh from Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has seized fake ₹2,000 notes worth ₹6.96 lakh from the Indo-Bangladesh border at Kaliachak in Malda district. This comes after the BSF conducted a raid after receiving intelligence inputs about the movement of the consignment from across the border in Bangladesh into India. The notes were reportedly thrown into Indian territory from the other side.
US deploys naval strike group near North Korea
US has deployed a navy strike group towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula in a show of force amid growing concerns about North Korea's missile programme. The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and other warships. North Korea has denounced the deployment, warning it is ready for "war" in a further escalation of tensions.
Would defend innocent civilians anywhere in the world: US
US State Secretary Rex Tillerson has warned that his country would come to the defence of innocent civilians "anywhere in the world". "If you gas a baby, if you put a barrel bomb into innocent people...you will see a response from this president. That is unacceptable," the White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer added.
Slovak media face fines for calling UK 'Britain'
Slovak media covering the Brexit negotiations could be fined up to ₹4.5 lakh by the country's state agency for using the unofficial name 'Britain' in their coverage rather than the official United Kingdom. Notably, Slovakia law requires the use of official country names in publications. The agency will also hold a seminar on correct terminology for the media.
Man installs 'Relationship Saving Station' in IKEA store
Comedian Jeff Wysaski recently installed a 'Relationship Saving Station' into furniture company IKEA's store in California, United States. The station provided five ways for couples to "ease tension with a loved one". The advice included suggestions such as 'blowing away the anger in bubbles', 'looking at a photo of a puppy in a cup', and 'putting on milk hats'.
Camel steals woman's lunch through car window
A video of a camel poking its head through the open window of an SUV and eating the packed lunch of its passengers has emerged online. "It took the whole thing... he ate the whole bag," one of the passengers exclaims. The video shows the camel poking its head through the window again, following which the women close it.
Dog runs onto pitch, delays football match by over 7 minutes
The pet dog of British footballer Asa Charlton ran onto the pitch during a Northern Premier League match between Halesowen Town and Skelmersdale United, causing a delay of over seven minutes. The dog, Dusty, was cheered on by the audience while commentators gave a play-by-play of its antics. Meanwhile, Dusty will now be sent to a training school for dogs.